Posts tagged ‘Seafood’

I am in Perth for the annual Christmas break and we enjoy a lovely family lunch to celebrate the year that’s gone and the festive season. We decide to have the lunch at Rockpool Bar & Grill which is known for its beautiful steaks and…

THE LOCATION So I was discussing my trip to LA with a dear friend and she opined that I must pay a visit to Nobu in Malibu. She noted that doing an afternoon at Nobu in Malibu is such an “Travel Czar thing” to do. I…

As most of you know I just love Claridges Bar – it’s my favourite bar in the world. I am severely jetlagged in London and actually contemplate giving Claridges Bar a miss on this visit… but I just couldn’t – it wouldn’t be London without…

The Hotel So I land in Queenstown (and you check out my review of the flight into Queenstown, which was such an amazing experience, here). I work my way through the chill of the Queenstown air to my hotel. It is such a beautiful hotel reminiscent…

Location We set-off for dinner and we arrive at the Flying Fish Restaurant in Pyrmont (Jones Bay Wharf). I have been here a couple of times before and the seafood is always amazing and I hope that today will be no different. The restaurant is amazing and…

Now I have tried booking a number of good restaurants in Tokyo and it is difficult with the language barrier, booking from overseas and some restaurants just don’t allow solo dining. So I ended up having the concierge at my hotel (the Intercontinental Tokyo Bay…

Restaurant Le Bernardin is rated as one of the best restaurants in the world and specialises in seafood with a focus on using the freshest produce and the key ingredient being the star of the dish (similar to Alain Ducasse). I make my way to…

Scene I have been invited for a beautiful dinner to sample some of the new menu from Manta Restaurant which has undergone an extensive refurbishment. The view at Woolloomooloo Wharf is just stunning and I slip into the relaxed Friday afternoon mood as the sun…

Scene So I find myself in beautiful Balmoral beach and I am off to have a chilled Friday dinner at the Public Dining Room overlooking the beach. I am so glad to be back in Sydney after a series of whirlwind trips (I have been…

The Scene So I have a couple of friends who moved to Hong Kong a two years ago. We haven’t seen each other in ages, but its great to finally catch-up. The venue for our lunch is a the beautiful Duddells Restaurant. Located at the top of…

Location Located within the Sofitel Wanda Beijing (see my review of the room here), is the Heritage, an award wining French restaurant with style and flair to match. The restaurant has a rich tones of purple, cream and gold which reflects the decadence of the…

So I find myself in the beautiful state of Queensland yet again and I have been chatting to a friend about places to visit. She recommends Spring, which is close to her workplace and is meant be pretty hip place. I promptly make a booking on…

So it’s a sunny Sunday in Sydney and I am off to catch-up with a couple of dear friends at a new Hamptons-style Lobster Roll spot in Potts Point. I love checking out new places. We start with a refreshing Spritz to kick-off proceedings… It’s oh so…

Location So I am in beautiful Bondi Beach on this lovely Saturday afternoon. I have been longing for a casual beachside lunch for a while, but Sydney’s punishing winter weather has made it ever so difficult of late. I capitalise on the respite from the…

Location Otto Ristorante is a lovely restaurant overlooking Woolloomooloo wharf in Sydney. It a place of long business lunches and that special celebratory dinner – it is a Sydney institution. Otto has a special my heart, as almost ten years ago I was invited to…